CVE-2024-9594: A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9594?

image builder: upgrade to 0.1.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9594 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9594 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-9594 affect?

CVE-2024-9594 affects image builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9594?

Priority 46/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9594 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting image builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain root access. The credentials are disabled at the conclusion of the image build process. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project. Because these i

Why this priority

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A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-10-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Kubernetes · Vendor: kubernetes-sigs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubernetes-sigs image builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.1.38

Fixed in: 0.1.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy image-builder || rpm -q image-builder || image-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.1.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade image-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade image-builder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9594?

image builder: upgrade to 0.1.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9594 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9594 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-9594 affect?

CVE-2024-9594 affects image builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain

How urgent is CVE-2024-9594?

Priority 46/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Kubernetes vulnerabilities · QEMU vulnerabilities

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References

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